IDI

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim sets the strategic direction for IDI. Since playing a key role in the formation of the company in 1989, he has spearheaded the formation of its long-term ownership portfolio, the expansion of its acquisitions program and the growth of its sustainable development initiatives. In early 2009, Tim was instrumental in launching IDI’s newest business service, Investment Management, which provides fee-based asset management to select institutional investors.

In 2008, Tim was honored by Commercial Property News magazine as one of the top three executives in industrial real estate. He was also recently selected to Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2010. One of the city’s most prestigious organizations, Leadership Atlanta inspires members to take on new challenges that benefit the community.

As part of IDI’s commitment to the environment, Tim serves on the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Conservancy, a state-wide environmental organization dedicated to the appreciation and protection of Georgia’s natural environment, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Sustainable Development Council. He serves on the Board of Directors of Batson-Cook Development Company, as well as the Alumni Steering Committee for the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He also serves on the Endowment Board of the Paideia School, a non-profit corporation that provides educational services to children ages 3 to 18.

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IDI, David Birdwell is responsible for establishing and implementing operating procedures and plans, and for directing day-to-day operations for the company. David joined IDI in 1989. He was promoted from Controller to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 1995 and from Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to his current position in January 2006.

David is actively involved in community outreach. From 1992 through 2008, he served as a member of the Board of Directors at the Study Hall at Emmaus House, a non-profit organization formed to assist the children of Peoplestown, an inner-city neighborhood of Atlanta. During his 15 years as a board member, he held roles as Treasurer and Co-Chairman of the board. David was recently appointed to The Trust for Public Land Georgia Advisory Council, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to land conservation. He serves on the Finance Committee at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church and was recently named a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA of northwest Atlanta – East Cobb).

As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Linda oversees IDI’s more than $1 billion in assets and is responsible for the company’s financial operations, including accounting, treasury and finance functions. She also plays a vital role in the company’s financial planning and forecasting.

In 2009, Linda was named “CFO of the Year” in the small, private-company category by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Marsh, an award that recognizes CFO’s that make invaluable contributions to the success of their companies. She was also an honoree in Atlanta Woman magazine’s “20 Women on the Way” in celebration of her career accomplishments and her community involvement. Linda is a member of the Buckhead Business Association Leadership Institute’s 2008-2009 class, which provides comprehensive training to help participants become stronger leaders within their community, at their companies and at the volunteer organizations they serve. Linda also serves as the Leadership Institute’s Treasurer Elect.

In addition to her business responsibilities, Linda is active in several community organizations. She is a board member of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House, and was a Girl Scout Troup Leader
from 2004-2006.

As Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Matt oversees development activity across eight key markets for IDI, which is consistently ranked as one of the top developers of industrial real estate in North America. Under his leadership in the past four years, IDI has developed 30.4 million square feet of warehouse/distribution space and the company has expanded into the markets of Central Florida, New Jersey, Central Pennsylvania, Nashville, Houston and Southwest Ontario. From 1995 through 2005, Matt oversaw the development and leasing of more than 15 million square feet in IDI’s Eastern Region.

Matt is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office
Properties (NAIOP).

As Senior Vice President of Investment Management, Paul leads an IDI business unit focusing on the creation of investment platforms of industrial/logistics assets for global institutional investors, including specialized operating companies, discretionary funds, single-client accounts and themed investment programs. Paul’s areas of focus include product development, establishing and maintaining key investor relationships, client fiduciary responsibilities, and the overall growth and management of the business unit.

Paul is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in direct property investments, fund activities, and entity-level investments on five continents. Paul actively participates in the real estate community, serving as a member of the Advisory Boards for the University of Florida’s Center for Real Estate Studies and the University of Florida International Center. He also sits on the Finance and Real Estate Committees for the University of Florida Foundation, the fundraising arm of the university.

As Senior Vice President of Investments, Director of Dispositions, Bryan oversees the disposition of assets in IDI’s ownership portfolio, as well as regional asset management, underwriting, portfolio asset management and capital market equity activities. In conjunction with the Senior Vice President in charge of acquisitions, Bryan oversees the Investments department, which is responsible for all investment sales, acquisitions, asset management and capital market equity activities, including joint-venture and fund formation.

Most recently, Bryan was involved in the structuring and formation of IDI’s Value-Add Fund, a $500-million venture with the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) and its advisor, JPMorgan. Since joining IDI in 1995, Bryan has participated in the sale of more than 55 million square feet of industrial buildings with an aggregate sale price of more than $2.3 billion to both institutional and private equity buyers.

Bryan has been a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) since 1996, and Chairperson for the NAIOP National Forum for Investment Management from 2005-2006. He also is a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Group of Atlanta (REGA).

As Senior Vice President of Investments, Director of Acquisitions, Greg oversees all of IDI’s acquisition activities, encouraging and managing his team’s efforts to purchase existing buildings for IDI’s various funds. In addition to these responsibilities, Greg co-manages the Investments department.

Greg holds real estate licenses in Georgia and Florida and is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He participates on ULI’s Industrial and Office Park Development Council. Greg has served on the Board of Directors for the Real Estate Group of Atlanta, as well as Commercial Property World’s Industrial Advisory Board. Most recently, Greg was named an Honorary Board Member of the Real Estate Department of Georgia State University.

As Senior Vice President of National Business Development, Michael is responsible for establishing strategic alliances with corporate real estate and logistics professionals for the development of build-to-suit facilities throughout the U.S. IDI’s National Business Development clients include UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Georgia Pacific, AmerisourceBergen, The Home Depot and Graybar Electric Company.

He holds a Georgia Real Estate Broker License, and is a member of the Industrial Development Research Council (IDRC) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). He also is a lecturer at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Logistics Institute.

As Senior Vice President of IDI’s Strategic Development Services (SDS), Brian directs the group’s development, construction and marketing activities across North America. In 2008/2009, SDS developed five distribution center projects for The Home Depot in the Southeast U.S. and in Mexico totaling nearly 3 million square feet with a development cost of more than $130 million, and four CarMax auto super store facilities at a total development cost of $24 million. Since joining IDI, Brian has overseen the development of distribution facilities totaling more than 6 million square feet with a value of over $200 million.

Prior to his career in the commercial real estate sector, Brian served for more than nine years as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy.

As Senior Vice President of Real Estate Management, Bert is responsible for the overall management of more than 70 million square feet of space for IDI’s company-owned portfolio and for third-party owners. One of Bert’s core objectives in this role is to grow the management portfolio by offering high-quality property services to the industry’s prominent investors and real estate advisors on a third-party basis. Bert’s management focus is concentrated on streamlining internal management systems, enhancing teamwork, and promoting positive mental attitudes while providing the highest quality management services in the industry.

Bert is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) – Atlanta (1997 President, 1998 and 2000 Legislative Chair). He is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Real Property Administrator (RPA), and he holds a Georgia Real Estate License.

Bob joined IDI in 2006 as Vice President of National Leasing and Marketing. He oversees a third-party portfolio consisting of nearly 29 million square feet of space owned by 12 institutional investors and a long-term hold portfolio totaling 19 million square feet.

Bob is a 13-time NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) Million Dollar Award recipient, which recognizes real estate professionals who generate $1 million or more in leases or sales in a year. He is also a Georgia Real Estate Broker, and a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).

As Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Rita is responsible for the planning and execution of all corporate marketing and communication initiatives as well as for eight markets across North America. In 2008, Rita spearheaded the launch of IDI’s new brand identity, a significant campaign designed to distinguish IDI from its competitors. The new identity not only garnered accolades from the real estate community, it was formally recognized with a prestigious American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA magazine.

Rita is actively involved in CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), a national group of commercial real estate professionals, and is dedicated to volunteering within her community through Hands On Atlanta, a non-profit organization focused on connecting volunteers with opportunities in their local area.

As Director of Human Resources, Debbi is responsible for overseeing all department initiatives including the key areas of benefits, staffing and training, performance management and employee relations. Since joining the company, Debbi has spearheaded several significant initiatives that have enriched IDI's Human Resources across all areas of the department. Most notably, she lead a complete overhaul of the employee recruiting process, resulting in a distinct reduction of the company's cost per hire, in addition to reforming the orientation process for new employees once on board. Debbi also realigned the benefits program to expand the company's offering and to achieve a more transparent format for educating employees about their options. In conjunction, she introduced two formal programs that directly advocate IDI's philosophy of employee development: the Intern Initiative and the IDI Mentoring Program. Debbi played an integral role in Human Resources outside the walls of IDI as well by creating a community of peers among the HR departments of the Kajima USA family of companies. The community provides a forum for sharing best practices throughout the entire Kajima USA entity.

Outside the office Debbi is actively involved in her local community via a seat on the board of her neighborhood association and frequent volunteer events at the area's middle and high schools. Debbi is also a regular speaker at the University of Georgia's MBA networking events and was recently a key speaker for the University's "Diversity Workforce Series."